1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 294 kg more than 1962 Abarth 2400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 2400. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1962 Abarth 2400 has manual transmission. 1962 Abarth 2400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | 2400 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2740 mm |
